Explicavit: Death and Afterlife

In the universe of gods, there are many rivers, known as rivers of souls, where the deceased travel to their final resting place. There are many rivers that flow through many heavens and all of them end in the rupture to the underworld.

When a being dies, their soul is drawn into the river and embarks on a treacherous journey to reach their final resting place. This journey can take years, and the soul is vulnerable to being consumed by demons, captured by a sorcerer, or corrupted by the offspring of Pandora. To protect these souls, the gods of death oversee the rivers, guiding the souls to their destinations.

Every soul is unique, and its brightness varies depending on the being's purity and divine power. For example, the souls of elves, humans, and dwarves burn bright, while the souls of dokkaebi and araknes are almost invisible even to the demons.

The gods have the power to revive a being by removing their soul from the river and placing it into a new vessel. This second chance is granted only in special circumstances and only with the approval of the gods. In Asgard, the chosen may live in Valhalla and their bodies and souls are sustained by Yggdrasil, the world tree. In Phoenicia, those who have proven their seafaring skills are invited to join the pilgrimage of gold. In Tian, the purest and most virtuous are welcomed to live in the forbidden city and protect the jade dragon. And in the paradise-like garden of Gamlot, Exima Belen dwells with their goddess and keeps the garden beautiful.

It is possible for a skilled sorcerer to bring someone back from the dead, but this type of sorcery is banned in most heavens. Only the gods have the authority to grant a second life.